Elizabeth J. O'Connor
Elizabeth J. O’Connor, 101, formerly of Unadilla, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Elcor Health Services.
She and her husband were the owners of Unadilla Hardware Store for many years.
Survivors include her daughter, Judith Garrett of Corning; son, Robert O’Connor of Fayetteville.
Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.
Arrangements are incomplete with Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning
Contributed by Annette Campbell

Elizabeth J. O'Connor
Elizabeth J. O’Connor, 101, formerly of Unadilla, died Friday, March 14, 2008 at Elcor Health Services.
She and her husband were the owners of Unadilla Hardware Store for many years.
Survivors include her daughter, Judith Garrett of Corning; son, Robert O’Connor of Fayetteville.
Burial will be in Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Unadilla.
Arrangements are incomplete with Phillips Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 17 W. Pulteney St., Corning
Contributed by Annette Campbell

Vivian K. O'Donnell
The Oneonta Daily Star Friday, September 6, 2002
ONEONTA — Vivian K. O'Donnell, 82, formerly of Oneonta, passed away in her sleep of natural causes at her residence in Raleigh, N.C., on Sept. 2, 2002.
Vivian was the daughter of Clarence and Mary Kelly of Oneonta.
Vivian grew up in Oneonta and was a 1939 graduate of Oneonta High School.
She married Francis X. O'Donnell, also of Oneonta, in 1946. The couple had one son. Her husband passed away in 1968. Vivian was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed reading and cooking.
She is survived by her son, Francis, and daughter-in-law, Dee Jones O'Donnell, of Aiken, S.C. She is survived by three sisters and one brother, Alpha Riddell and Doris Vaughan of Oneonta, Marie Ames of Elmira, and Salvan "Sonny" Kelly of Oneonta. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.
A celebration of Vivian's life will be held and the family will receive friends at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home at 14 Grand St. in Oneonta from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002.
A private family remembrance will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
Submitted by Michael Cornell

Irene Osborn
EDMESTON — Irene Osborn, 94, of Burlington Flats, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2003, at The Meadows in Middlefield.
She was born Oct. 7, 1908, in Edmeston, the daughter or Irwin and Lena Delphina (Sitts) Davis.
She married Clayton Osborn on Nov. 19, 1924, in Edmeston. He predeceased her on July 9, 1973.
Irene was a devoted mother and wife. She is honored by her family and all who knew her and have received the comfort of her presence.
She was a member of the Burlington Flats Baptist Church and The Friendly Neighbors Club.
As a homemaker she was noted for her baking skills which included breads, pies and molasses cookies. Irene also tended her home and family with her knitting, crocheting and her flower and vegetable gardens. Her leisure time was spent reading and memorizing poetry.
Irene is survived by her children and their spouses, Margery and Stewart Emhof, Janice and Max Kennedy, Bradley C. and Rose Osborn, Donald Osborn and his special friend, Irene, and Duane E. and Carolyn Osborn; her sister, Edna Palmater; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Irene was also predeceased by her grandson, Christopher; and her two sisters, Gladys Marr and Mildred Brownell.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church, with Pastor Jay Henderson officiating.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2003, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Interment will be at the Burlington Flats Cemetery following the service.
Contributions may be made in Irene's memory to either the Burlington Flats Baptist Church or the Catskill Area Hospice.
Arrangements by Houk-Johnston-Terry Funeral Home, Edmeston.
Contributed by Ronda Williams

OSTRANDER, John:
The death of John Ostrander only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Ostrander, occurred at his home in Church Street (Richfield) at six o'clock Friday morning, February 9th after an illness of about two months. The funeral was held at the Ostrander home at two o'clock Monday afternoon, the Rev. L. H. Robinson of Alblon, New York, a former Universalist church pastor here, officiating. Interment was made in the family plot in the Springfield Center Cemetery. John Ostrander was born in the town of Springfield on April 19th, 1899, the son of Charles B. and Ida Heusen Ostrander.
Most of his life was spent in this village. After attending Richfield Springs High School he became associated with his father in conducting the business of the C. B. Ostrander Motor Company, having charge of the Cooperstown branch of the business several years. He had a wide acquaintance and many warm friends.
The Rev. Mr. Robinson speaking at the funeral spoke of the sweet and lovable disposition possess by John Ostrander. This drew many to him and these are deeply hurt by his passing. He is survived by his parents, on sister, Mrs. Howard Beadle of Watertown; two grandparents, Mrs. John Ostrander of Springfield Center and Henry Huesen of Richfield Springs; a nephew, Robert Beadle of Watertown, several aunts, Mrs. Fred Smith of Springfield Center; Frs. Fred Quaif of Cooperstown, Mrs. Fitch of Ilion and Mrs. Ramm of West Virginia.
Contributed by H. Geywits

obit 5/15/1946 Otsego Co, NY
Clara Ottaway - born Aug 6, 1864 Westville - died May 13, 1946 Oneonta
Funeral Today
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Ottaway, 82, who died Sunday at her home on upper East St., will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Lewis funeral home. Rev. Roland N. Wilkinson, pastor of the River Street Baptist church, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetary. Mrs. Ottaway was born Aug. 5, 1864, in Westville, the daughter of Almiron and Lovina (Boardman) Baldwin. She was married Nov. 1, 1882, to Stephen Ottaway. The lived in Westville for a short time, then Schuyler Lake and finally moved to Oneonta where she had lived for 45 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Iva Loudon, and a son, Carl Ottaway, both of 192 Main St.; Mrs. Glenn Hall, Bainbridge; Mrs. Martin Young, Cohoes; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Submitted by Judy Morgan

Friday, March 8, 1935
The Otsego Farmer
Miss Nellie Ottaway
The funeral of Miss Nellie Ottaway, which was held February 22nd, in the Baptist church at Westville was very largely attended, a large concourse of sorrowing friends filling the church to capacity. The Ladies’ Guild and Mrs. Jewell’s Sunday School class attended in a body. The pastor, the Rev. Walter Miller, officiated. There was no music but the Rev. Mr. Miller recited three hymns, “Abide With Me”, “Some Day the Silver Cord Will Break”, also the poem “A Good Woman”. Flowers were received from relatives, friends, Westville community and Westville Baptist church. Burial was made in the family plot in Westville cemetery, six cousins acting as bearers.
Contributed by Michele Culletto

obit 2/8/1936, Otsego Co, NY
Stephen Ottaway born March 25, 1857 Middlefield - died 1936 in Oneonta
To Hold Rites Sunday for Stephen Ottaway
Remains of Well Known Carpenter to be Placed in Vault in Glenwood Cemetary-Native of Otsego County
Funeral services for Stephen Ottaway, will be held from the Lewis Funeral home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Virgil M. Cosby, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, will officiate and the remains will be placed in the Glenwood cemetary vault for interment in the spring. Mr. Ottaway passed away at his home on Upper East street at 5:30 Thursday afternoon. He was stricken ill while cutting wood about two and a half years ago, but had been seriously ill for only a week during which time he was confined to bed. He succumbed to a complication of ailments. Stephen Ottaway was born at Middlefield, March 25, 1857, the son of John and Hannah (Sivier) Ottaway. His father and mother were born in England and had been in this country only a short time prior to his birth. He married Clara E. Baldwin November 1, 1882. in the town of Middlefield.
Surviving are his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Iva Loudon of 311 Main street, son Carl, who resides at home, two brothers, William of New Lisbon, and Edward of Cooperstown, several nieces, nephews, three grand children and one great grandchild. Mr. Ottaway spent his boyhood days in the town of Middlefield where he operated a sawmill for a number of years. Shortly after his marriage, the family moved to Schuyler Lake where they resided for about two years before moving to Oneonta. He was employed as a carpenter foreman with the D&H for six or seven years, and for the past 30 years he had operated the farm on Upper East street. Mr. Ottaway was a capable carpenter and was well known throughout this vicinity, where he built a number of houses and stock buildings.
Submitted by Judy Morgan
Stephen Ottaway
Funeral services for Stephen Ottaway were held from the Lewis Funeral home yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Virgil M. Cosby, pastor of the United Presbyterian church, officiated and the remains were placed in the vault in Glenwood cemetary.
Floral tributes were received from the Sunday school and Star class of the United Presbyterian church, relatives, neighbors and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ottaway and family of Cooperstown and Jack Ottaway of Port Crane were among those attending the services from away.
Submitted by Robert Baldwin

Mary Owens
The Morris Chronicle, June 14, 1871
In Richfield Springs, June 4, at the residence of her
daughter, Mrs. R. Buchanan, Mrs. Mary Owens, aged 87
years. 6 months and 4 days.

Helen T. Ouimet
ONEONTA-Mrs. George A. (Helen) T. Ouimet, 94, of Oneonta died Friday June 20, 1997 at the Oneonta Nursing Home in Oneonta.
She was born Nov. 24, 1902 in Schenevus, the daughter of Edward and Ethel (Bennett) Baldwin. She married George A. Ouimet in Oneonta on Nov. 30, 1933. Mr. Ouimet died May 5, 1965.
Helen’s earlier years were spent in the Schenevus-Maryland areas. She attended school at Schenevus High School and also attended the former Oneonta Normal School. She enjoyed traveling, especially to her son’s home in California. Her family came first.
She spent all of her life in the Oneonta area and was a member of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and was active in the Rosary Society of the church for many years.
Helen T. Ouimet is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Charles D. Luckhurst of Oneonta, Francene and Joseph Campbell of Otego and Emily J. and Edward F. Gaisford of Oneonta; one son and daughter-in-law, Norbert A. and Thelma Ouimet of Aquara Hills, Calif.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews as well as some cousins. She was predeceased by a grandson, Norbert Aurthur Ouimet.
Mrs. Ouimet’s families will be present at Bookhout Funeral Home at 357 Main St., Oneonta from 7-9 p.m. this evening when those who wish may call.
Funeral prayers will be at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997 in the Bookhout Funeral Home thence to St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Oneonta where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. A burial Service will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery in Waterford.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be given to the Oneonta Lions Club Sight Conservation c/o Tim Catella, 3 Filbert St., Oneonta, N.Y. 13820 or St. Mary’s Rosary Society, c/o St. Mary’s Rectory 39 Walnut St., Oneonta.
Funeral arrangements are by Bookhout Funeral Homes of Oneonta and Otego.
Contributed by Robert Baldwin

Edna E. Palmater
ORISKANY — Edna E. Palmater, 97, formerly of Otego and most recently of Oriskany, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, with her family by her side at the Eastern Star Home in Oriskany.
She was born Dec. 31, 1906, in Edmeston, the daughter of Irwin and Lena (Sitts) Davis.
She married James Avery Palmater on April 11, 1925, in Hartwick. Mr. Palmater died June 17, 1973.
Edna earned her teacher’s permit from Cortland and then taught school for three years. She was employed by the Knights Nursing Home in Wells Bridge as an assistant cook, as well as VanGorder’s Nursing Home in Otego and the Oneonta Nursing Home, until her retirement.
Edna had lived in Otego from 1932 until Mr. Palmater’s death in 1973. Edna was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in West Oneonta.
She is survived by her children, John A. Palmater and his wife, Rosie, of Lyons, Lena Anderson of Morris and Zephyrhills, Fla., Guila Craig of Largo, Fla., Lorraine Caplette of Brooksville, Fla., Susanna Dority and her husband, James, of Cross Plains, Tenn., and Marie Bates and her husband, David, of Rome. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Four children, Russell Palmater, Marian Palmater, Kathleen Palmater and Carol Palmater; three sisters, Gladys Marr, Irene Osborn and Mildred Brownell, predeceased her.
Funeral services for Edna E. Palmater will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, in the Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oneonta, with Pastor Rob Mackay of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, West Oneonta, officiating. Friends called from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004. Friends may call at 1 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday, at which time the family will be in attendance.
Burial will take place in the spring in Otego Evergreen Cemetery, Otego.
Arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Oneonta.
Contributed by Ronda Williams

Orpha Wilber Palmatier Sep 29 1949
Mrs. Orpha Wilber Palmatier died Thursday at 3:30 p. m. at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Nina Strader, Schenevus.
Funeral services will be held at the Tillapaugh Funeral Home, Milford, at 2 Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Lynn H. Brown, pastor of the Schenevus-Westford charge, will officiate and burial will be in the Elk Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Palmatier was born March 5 1856, daughter of Ichabod and Amanda Wilber. On Jan 13 1874, she was maried to Oscar palmatier, who died Jan 7 1930, at Elk Creek, at the home where they had always lived. nine children were born to them.
Mrs. Palmatier is survived by two sons, Fred palmatier, Richmondville, and George Palmatier, Sidney; and four daughters, Mrs. Flora Harrington, Seneca Falls. Mrs. Lena mosher, Oneonta. Mrs. Mina Hastens, Elk Creek, and Mrs. Nina Strader, Schenevus, the last two being twins. 33 grandchildren: 52 great-grandchildren, and 31 great-great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Rene' Treffeisen

Adelbert Palmer
obit 6/19/1930 "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
The death of Adelbert Palmer, former resident of this village, occurred at a Pittsburgh, Penn hospital after a brief illness. He leaves 1 sister, Mrs Minnie Perkins of Schuyler Lake, 3 brothers, Ray, of Akron, Ohio, Floyd, of Garrattsville, Ohio, and Frank of Richfield. Burial was in the family plot at Richfield.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Alamanda Palmer
obit 6/2/1931, "Utica Observer, Utica, NY
Schuyler Lake----The death of Alamanda Beadle Palmer, 50, widow of Oscar Palmer, occurred at the county home yesterday. She was almost entirely blind. She was the mother of six children, four of whom are living in Cooperstown, Earl of Syracuse, Herbert of Wharton?, and Mrs Olin Bliss of Exeter Center, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Alida Palmer
obit 5/22/1924, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Miss Alida Palmer died in LaFargeville at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 19, from pleurisy. The body was sent here and the funeral took place Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church with Rev. David Davies officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
Miss Palmer died alone in LaFargeville, the aunt with whom she spent the winter having died several months before. She was the daughter of the late Seneca and Elizabeth Palmer. She was born in Richfield Springs and was a great worker in the Presbyterian Church. She sang in the choir for many years. Survivors include an uncle Sylvester Rickard, and 2 cousins.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Bessie Palmer
obit Jan 10, 1929 "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Bessie Kayner Palmer, wife of Ward Palmer, sister of Fred Kayner, died in Utica Memorial Hospital Wednesday Dec 9 after an attack with gall stones. She had been ill 23 hours. The funeral was held in E. Winfield with interment in Lakeview Cemetery, Richfield Springs.
Mrs Palmer was born at Barstow's Corners June 30, 1890 and was the daughter of John and Harriet Kayner. She married Ward Palmer 16 years ago. She is survived by her husband, 2 sons, Walter and Kenneth, the parents, 1 brother, Fred Kayner of Richfield Springs, 2 sisters, Mrs Ella Wright, West Winfield, and Mrs Earl Jilson of Westfield, NY.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Carlton Palmer
Death notice July 31, 1902, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
The remains of the late Carlton Palmer who died near Scranton, Pa, were brought to this place on Friday morning. Mr Palmer was formerly a resident of this vicinity. He leaves 2 sons who were here yesterday.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Carrie Palmer
obit "Richfield Springs Mercury, Richfield Springs, NY, Feb 21, 1964
Richfield Springs----Carrie J. (Jacobson) Palmer, 62, 10 Warren St, wife of Stanley E. Palmer, died yesterday at her home. She was born in Richfield Springs, the daughter of Charles F. and Mary Walsh Jacobson. She attended local schools and the Utica School of Commerce. She married Mr Palmer in 1937. Mrs Palmer was a secretary in the law office of the late William T. Welden for a number of years. She was a member of St Joseph's Church.
Besides her husband and father, she is survived by her son Willard C., 2 daughters, Miss Ann Louise Palmer & Miss Mary Frances Palmer both of the home, 3 sisters, Miss Anna Jacobson, Utica, Miss Marian Palmer, New York City, and Mrs Frances Walrath, Chester, Penn. The funeral service will be tomorrow at St Joseph's Church with pastor Leonard Hicks officiating. burial in St Joseph's Cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Catherine Palmer
obit "Ann Arbor Daily Times", Ann Arbor, Michigan, March 29, 1904
After patiently suffering from a lingering illness, Mrs Catherine (Sternberg) Palmer, wife of Alderman George Palmer, and daughter of Peter and Almina Bell Sternberg, passed away at her home on Huron St, yesterday, aged 69. Mrs Palmer was born at Richfield Springs, NY Aug 11, 1814 (s/b Aug 9, 1834) and was married to Mr Palmer in 1851. Thirty years ago she came to Michigan with her husband and they located at Ypsilanti, where they have since resided. For many years Mr Palmer was engaged in the grocery business, and has been prominent in local politics, having served several years as City Marshall.
Besides her husband, she leaves five children: Mrs Frank Ransdall, Chillicothe, Ohio, Mrs Frank Stowell, Charles Palmer, Mrs Jay Gridley, and Mrs Millard Fletcher of this city. Her mother, Mrs Peter Sternberg is still living at Fulton, Oswego Co, NY at the advanced age of 91 years. Four sisters and three brothers also survive. The funeral will be held from her late residence on Huron Street at 1:30 o'clock, Thursday afternoon with interment in Highland cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Curtis Benjamin Palmer
obit July 6, 1922, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Curtis Benjamin Palmer died at his farm on Cullen Rd at 8 o'clock Saturday July 1 after a long illness. The funeral was held at the home on Wednesday with Rev H.W. Crydenwise of St John's Church officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery. Mr Palmer was born in Warren, Herkimer Co, July 15, 1858, a son of Nathan and Margaret Palmer. About 38 years ago he married Nettie Andrus, who survives him.
In addition to his wife, the mother, who lived with him, 3 sons Ward of E. Winfield, Willard of Richfield Springs, and Stanley of Utica, 2 grandsons Kenneth and Walter survive. He was well-known here and liked. He was a great lover of horses and owned splendid animals.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Dr. Damon Palmer
obit 8/19/1899, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Richfield Springs----Dr Damon Palmer, 78, former resident of this town who moved to Batavia in 1886, was found dead in his cistern one day this week. The doctor had been blind about 1 year and had been worried about a saw that was lost in the cistern. It is thought he lost his life in an attempt to recover the saw. Surivivors include 3 daughters: Miss Cora Palmer and Mrs Francis Pilling of Batavia, and Mrs Alice Hunt, of Massachusetts.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Delos Palmer
obit 10/25/1919, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Delos Palmer, brother of the late Nathan Palmer and the late Otis Palmer, who died last week at the county home, was buried in Lakeview Cemetery last Friday.
Date of death 10/19/1919
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Sept 3, 2003
Eleanor B. Palmer
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Eleanor B. Palmer, 80, of Truman Road, entered into eternal rest Monday morning, Sept. 1, 2003, in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown. She was born Jan. 5, 1923, in the town of Russia, daughter of the late Leo and Myrtle Michael Coffin. Eleanor was educated in the Poland Central School. A Richfield Springs resident for the past 45 years, she came here from Burlington Flats. To her family, she was the strength that held them together. She will be greatly missed.
Surviving are her companion, Howard H. Seamon of =ichfield Springs; one son, Howard Lee Seamon of Sylvester, Ga.; a daughter, Bobby of Delta Lake; one brother, Sherwood T. and his wife Ethel Coffin; a sister, Shirley and her husband Charles Seamon, all of Frankfort; two grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Five brothers and eight sisters predeceased her. Funeral service will be Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James St., Richfield Springs. The Rev. Alan Miller will officiate. Mrs. Palmer will be laid to rest in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Poland, at a later time convenient to the family.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Floyd B. Palmer
obit 8/23/1956, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Floyd B. Palmer died Monday, Aug 20 at Clark Nursing Home, this village, after a heart attack. The funeral service was held Thursday at McGrath Funeral Home conducted by Daniel Hill. Burial was in Twilight Rest Cemetery, Monticello.
He was one of twin sons, Floyd and Frank, born to Otis and Marietta Sternburg Palmer on Feb 15, 1875 in Richfield. Mr Palmer and his twin were both veterans of the Spanish-American War and were recognized as the oldest living twin veterans in the country. Acknowledgement on his 80th birthday came from President Eisenhower as well as other high officials. Survivors include 2 sons, Theodore & Robert, twin Frank, cousin, nieces, and nephews. Also, a 3rd son, Harold, was killed in 1928.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Frank Palmer
obit "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY, Jan 8, 1909
The death of Frank Palmer in Thanksgiving Hospital in Cooperstown was announced Saturday morning. Mr Palmer was well known in Richfield Springs where he resided a number of years. He was the son and only child of the late Villeroy Palmer and Luthera Shipman. For the past few months Mr Palmer resided in Springfield Center. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Ward S. Keller of Hartford, Conn.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Garrett Welton Palmer
obit 2/2/1893, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Dr. Garrett Welton Palmer died last Saturday (Jan 26) in Boston after a 2 month illness. His remains were brought to Batavia with his widow, and a sister Miss Alice Palmer, a medical student, and also by a brother of Mrs Palmer. The funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. He married Grace A. Adams on Nov 26 in Boston, then took ill by January of a hemorrhage of the lungs. He was in the 26th year of his age.
He is survived by his parents Dr & Mrs Damon Palmer, sisters, Mrs W.H. Brown and Miss Alice Palmer of Boston, Mrs Albertus Chapin and Miss Cora Palmer of Batavia.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Genevieve Palmer
obit Aug 28, 1956, "Observer Dispatch", Utica, NY
Mrs Genevieve (Bennett) Palmer died Aug 25, 1956 at the home of her son Theodore, Utica, RD 1. She was born Jan 20, 1872 in Springfield to Lewis J. and Jane Clark Bennett. She married Floyd Palmer, one of the twins and veteran of the Spanish-American War. He died last week in Richfield.
Survivors besides her son Theodore, is another son, Robert of Utica, 1 brother Marvin Bennett, Richfield Springs, and 4 grandchildren. The funeral was yesterday at McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

George Palmer
obit July 5, 1904, "Ann Arbor Daily Times", Ann Arbor, Michigan
Alderman George Palmer passed away at his home on Huron St about four o'clock yesterday morning. He met with an accident last week while feeding his horse, falling down stairs in his barn and breaking two ribs. He was getting along nicely and was talking of making a trip to New York state next week and his death, which was due to heart failure, was unlooked for by his friends. Mr Palmer, son of Nathan and Polly Ames Palmer came to Michigan about thirty years ago from Richfield Springs, Otsego Co, NY, and for many years was engaged in the grocery business, but retired about twelve years since. In politics he was a democrat and one year ago last spring he was elected Alderman of the first ward and last spring his colleagues elected him president of the council.
His wife, to whom he had been married 54 years, died the latter part of March. Five children survive him, Mrs Mary Ramsdell, Chillicothe, Ohio, Mrs J. Gridley, Ypsilanti town, Charles Palmer, Superior, and Mrs Frank Stowell and Mrs Mildred Fletcher of this city. Deceased was 73 years of age. The funeral will be held from his late residence Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury, Aug 14, 2000
George W. Palmer
Town of Exeter- George W. Palmer 74 of County Route 16 died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, August 13, 2000 in his home. He was born on July 17, 1926 in Beacon, NY son of the late George W., Sr. and Elizabeth Farkas Palmer. He was raised and educated in Poughkeepsie and graduated from high school there. He went on to Vocational Training School for Mechanics. An honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran he served our country during World War II in the Pacific Theater. On October 10, 1964 he married Helen Kiester in Poughkeepsie. He had owned and operated a service station in Poughkeepsie. In 1970 he and his family moved to the Town of Exeter. For fifteen years Mr. Palmer was sales manager for The World Book Encyclopedia Company, retiring in 1988. He was a former member of the Richfield Springs Lions Club.
Surviving him besides his wife of thirty six years Helen are three sons and their wives; Thomas and Barbara Palmer of Rhode Island, Robert and Tracy Palmer of Plantation, FL, Jerry and Lynn Ingle of Oneonta; two daughters; JoAnn and her husband Dexter Smith of New Berlin, Sandra Kirch of Longwood, FL, eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service will take place at a later time to be announced.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Grant F. Palmer
Grant F. Palmer, Jr., age 68, of Union Street passed away peacefully on Monday April 28, 2008 in Bassett Healthcare, he had the comfort of his loving family by his side. He was born April 11, 1940 in Cooperstown a son of the late Grant F. and Marguerite Seamon Palmer. A lifelong Richfield Springs resident he was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School Class of 1958. On November 18, 1967 he married the former Ruth Palmer in Cedarville Community Church. For eleven years Grant worked for the Otsego County Highway Department. He was then appointed as the Village of Richfield Springs Superintendent of Public Works. For 26½ years he maintained that position retiring in 2000. Grant had a strong sense of community, serving as a Volunteer Fireman, since 1968, for the Richfield Springs Fire Department and had served as Fire Chief from 1976 to 1983. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and many outdoor activities. He will be greatly missed by many especially his family.
Surviving besides his wife Ruth of forty years are three sons; Grant F. Palmer, III and his companion Mary Cotton of Little Falls, Gary Palmer and his wife Vicky of South Glens Falls, Bradley Palmer and his companion Jeanette Golicki of Richfield Springs, two daughters; Debra Palmer of Ilion, Jean Palmer of Richfield Springs, a brother Douglas Palmer and his wife Karen of Richfield Springs, a sister; Jean Coones and her companion Lyle Borden of Richfield Springs six grandchildren; Allan, Matthew, Randy, Noelle, Amber and Anthony, six great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two grandsons Brian Seelbach and Michael Frezza, Jr. and his mother-in-law Alice Palmer.
Burial Office from the Book of Common Prayer with Holy Eucharist will be held on Saturday at 1:00 pm in Saint John's Episcopal Church, Richfield Springs. The Reverend John Dixon Bartle, Rector will officiate assisted by The Reverend John Young. Interment will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Richfield Springs.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit Nov 2, 2001, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Grant Palmer
RICHFIELD SPRINGS---Grant Palmer Sr. age 92 of County Highway # 24, Monticello, town of Richfield passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 1, 2001 in his home. He was born on March 30, 1909 in Richfield, son of the late Frank and Blanche Edick Palmer. A lifelong Richfield resident he was educated in both Monticello and in Richfield Schools. On March 20, 1939 he married Margurite Seamon in Richfield, a loving and devoted union of Forty years until her passing on January 16, 1980. Grant had first worked for The Duofold Company as a shipping clerk. He then went on to work for the Otsego County Highway Department where he had worked for forty years, retiring in 1971 as a working foreman. After his retirement from the county he worked for ten more years at Ryerson's Otsego Golf Course. He was a friend to many and will never be forgotten. For many years he served on the Republican Committee of Otsego County and many other organizations. Grant was a big country music fan and particularly liked to listen to the Tel-Se-Nango's. He had a love for the outdoors and nature. He had a strong belief in God and led a Christian life. He will be greatly missed.
Surviving him are two sons and their wives; Grant Jr. and Ruth Palmer, Douglas and Karen Palmer, one daughter Jean Coones all of Richfield Springs, a sister Ruth Burrows of Zephyr Hills, FL nine grandchildren , seven great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Besides his wife Margurite, Grant was preceded in death by a brother Otis Palmer in 1976. Funeral service will be on Monday at 10:00 AM in J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs. The Reverend John Young will officiate. Interment will follow in Twilight Rest Cemetery, town of Richfield.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Guy Carlton Palmer
obit 9/27/1909, "Utica Herald Dispatch", Utica, NY (the obit included a very large picture of Guy Carlton Palmer)
Guy Carlton Palmer, 101 years old and the oldest resident of Oneida Co. was born 9/5/1808 in Exeter, Otsego Co, NY, the 9th child of Christopher & Rebecca Palmer. There were 4 girls and 6 boys in the family and all of them lived to be a ripe old age. His grandmother Deborah Palmer of Stonington, Conn, died at the age of 103. Two of Mr Palmer's brothers came from Conn, and settled in the woods, and erected log cabins for their accommodations. The place afterwards became Exeter. At age 14, Mr Palmer took charge of his father's farm. His father was a farmer, a weaver, and conducted a little shop. The father, Christopher, turned the management of the homestead over to his son, and the latter conducted it until 1840, when he moved to Middle Settlement and bought the little farm where he had since lived. During his young days, Mr Palmer spent time in the buying of stock in the west. In the latter part of 1853 and 1st part of 1854, he purchased 1,000 sheep in Westfield, Chautauqua Co, NY and drove them to Dutchess Co. This entire trip was made by foot. He had an amusing incident while on this sheep drive. At that time, toll gates were in vogue, and he was compelled to pay toll for his sheep. The toll keeper asked him how many sheep he had and he replied, "you can count them all". He held political office as constable and then as overseer of the poor. He laid out more than $1000 in the pretty Greenlawn Cemetery. Besides the monetary expenditure, he gave much of his time to the care of the cemetery and for 21 years had complete charge. He then turned it over to a cemetery association.
On April 24, 1833, Mr Palmer married Miss Dolly Crumb of Plainfield, who died 9/22/1840, leaving 1 child, Dorus of Sterling, Colo, who survives. On 8/28/1841 he married Mary Utter of New Haven. She died Oct 6, 1882. He leaves 1 son by this wife, Dewitt who lives at Hubbardsville. On 4/23/1884 Mr Palmer married Mrs Pamelia Nichols of Cortland who survives. Mr Palmer also leaves 8 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. His step-children are H.C. Warner of Ilion, J.E. Nichols, of Cortland, and A.J. Nichols of Nanatuck, Conn. All of his life, Mr Palmer has been a man of strict honesty and integrity, enjoying to the full the respect and good will of his neighbors and acquaintances. He was never known to wrong anyone or perform an unworthy act. Obedience to and respect for the law was to him a sacred principle and to all he rendered full and equal justice.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit Feb 3, 2000, "Richfield Springs Mercury"
Helen Palmer
RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Helen Palmer, age 75, of County Highway 16, Hartwick, passed away on Thursday afternoon Feb. 2, 2006 in Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown. She was born on July 11, 1930 in Rhinebeck, daughter of the late Mark and Myrtle Bowman Piester. On Oct. 10, 1964, she married George Washington Palmer in Poughkeepsie, a loving and devoted union of 35 years, he preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 2000. Mrs. Palmer and her family came to Richfield Springs in 1970. A graduate of New Paltz State Teachers College, she taught Kindergarten in the Richfield Springs Central School for 25 years. She was a member of the New York State Retired Teachers Association and the AARP. to all who knew her, they will remember her warm smile and caring manner. she was happiest when she was surrounded by her many friends and family especially her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.
Surviving are two daughters and their husbands, JoAnn and Dexter Smith of New Berlin, Sandra and Michael Bailey of Paisley, Fla.; three sons, Thomas and his wife, Barbara Palmer, of Rhode Island, Robert and Tracey Palmer of Wellington, Fla. and Jerry Ingle of Hartwick; one sister, Eleanor and her husband, Eduard Hericourt of Rhinebeck; eight grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, a niece and nephew. Funeral service and committal were private and at the convenience of her family.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Jennie Vrooman Palmer
obit "Utica Observer Dispatch", Utica, NY, Sept 8, 1963
Jennie Vrooman Palmer, former hotel owner, died yesterday at Clark Nursing Home, Richfield Springs. She was born in Richfield, the daughter of Jacob & Ella Towne Vrooman. She graduated in 1897 from Richfield High School, and taught in several area schools for several years. She married Willard C. Palmer in 1906 in Monticello.
They conducted the Monticello Hotel until 1916 until they purchased the Richfield Hotel here. Later they changed the name to Palmer Hotel. Mr Palmer died in 1941. Surviving is a cousin, Mrs Willard G. Bullion, Richfield Springs. Funeral services tomorrow at 11 am at McGrath Funeral Home. Rev Lawrence Butler officiating. Burial Lakeview Cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Luthera Palmer
Death notice: 1/21/1897, "Richfield Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
It was with sincere regret for the many friends of Mrs Villeroy Palmer (Luthera Shipman) when learned of her sad and sudden death. Mr and Mrs Palmer, former residents here, were among the earnest workers of the Universalist Church and Sunday School. Mrs Palmer's father, the late Oliver N. Shipman, was a long time resident here and a very prominent citizen.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Tuesday morning after a long illness. She would have been 86 yrs old if she had lived till July 30. She was born in Richfield Springs, the daughter of James and Eve Sternberg. She married Nathan Palmer 12/5/1856. Her only son, Curtis B. Palmer, predeceased her in death. She has been care for by her daughter in law Nettie Palmer. She leaves 3 grandsons, Ward Palmer of E. Winfield, Stanton Palmer of Utica, and Willard Palmer of this village. Also, 2 great-grandsons. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the late home with Rev. John Springsteed of St Johns Episcopal Church officiating.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Nathan Palmer
obit 7/15/1905, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Nathan Palmer died at his residence in the town of Warren June 27 and was buried in Lakeview Cemetery on June 30. The funeral services were conducted by Rev Scott McCook, Rector of St John's Church. Deceased was born in Herkimer Co, and has passed the greatest part of his life near Cullen and was 67 years, 2 months, and 5 days old. Surviving are his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Sternberg, one son, Curtis B. Palmer, and 3 grandchildren.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Nettie Andrus Palmer
obit June 15, 1939, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Nettie Andrus Palmer, widow of Curtis Palmer, died Monday, June 12. The funeral will be at the home of Mrs Willard Palmer, Church St, at 2:30 p.m. today. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery. She was the daughter of John and Mary Andrus, and was born in Richfield Springs 76 years ago and spent all her life here. She was a talented musician.
She married Curtis Palmer 3/6/1884, he died 7/1/1922. Survivors include 3 sons, Ward, Willard, and Stanley, all of Richfield Springs.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Oscar Palmer
obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY, 5/21/1914
Schuyler Lake - May 21-------Oscar Palmer passed away at his home in this village on Monday evening May 15, aged nearly 65. He had failing health for quite a long time, but not actually ill until within the last week. He was a wagon builder and cabinet maker. He was an honest, hard working man, many times hardly able to do so.
He married Miss Alamanda Beadle in Cooperstown who with the following children survive. Mrs Henry Carr of Pittsfield, Mrs Jasper Stone, Norway, Mrs Olin Bliss?, & Herbert Palmer of Exeter, Fred Palmer or Warren, and Earl who lives at home. Also, several grandchildren, 2 brothers, James of Cleveland, Ohio, and Charles, of Milford. Burial in Schuyler Lake Cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Otis J. Palmer
obit 11/16/1976, "The Daily Press", Utica, NY
Richfield Springs----Otis J. Palmer, 70, Richfield Springs, formerly employed by the Sperry-Rand Corp, Ilion, died Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Albany after being a patient for 1 week. Mr Palmer was in the US Army in 1935, served in WWII, and the Korean Conflict. In 1965 he re-enlisted as 1st Sgt. He was born in Richfield and attended school at Monticello and Richfield Springs High School. He is survived by a brother, Grant, Richfield Springs, and a sister, Ruth Burrows of Zephyr Hills, Fla. The funeral will be tomorrow at 10 am at St John's Episcopal Church. Burial in Twilight Rest Cemetery, Monticello.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Oct 15, 1903
Seneca Palmer
Richfield Springs------Brief mention was made last week of the death of Seneca Palmer, who passed away just as the Mercury went to press. Deceased was 81 years of age and a much respected citizen of this village. He was a skilled mechanic and a fine workman, although declining health and advancing age had made him unable to do much the past few years. He was the son of Squire Humphrey Palmer and had been a resident of this place almost his entire life. The Monday preceding his death he was taken with bronchial pneumonia, and his wife who was on a visit to relatives in LaFargeville, summoned home, arriving late Wednesday evening.
He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Alida Palmer. The funeral was held at his late residence on Church St Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. E.G. Rawson officiating.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Mrs. Seneca Palmer
obit 9/11/1908, "Otsego Farmer", Cooperstown, NY
Mrs Seneca Palmer (Gertrude "Elizabeth" Rickard) died at her home on Church St in Richfield Springs last Friday after a long illness. The funeral was held Monday, Rev. F.W. Townsend officiating. Survivors include her daughter, Miss Alida Palmer.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Stanley Palmer
obit 12/15/1966, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Stanley E. Palmer, 72, died Thursday 12/8/1966 at the Herkimer Memorial Hospital. He was born in Richfield 6/8/1894, a son of Curtis & Nettie Palmer. He married Carrie Jacobsen of Richfield Springs in 1937. He was employed by NY Centeal railroad as a conductor until his retirement.
He leaves a son Willard C. Palmer of Whitesboro, 2 daughters, Miss Anne Palmer of Richfield Springs, Mrs Bernard (Frances) Hanagan of Balston Spa, and 2 grandchildren. Funeral was Saturday at St John's Episcopal Church with burial at St Joseph's Cemetery.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Nov 9, 1905
Villeroy Palmer
On Saturday, Sept 30, 1905 there passed out of this life into the great beyond, the soul of our late well-beloved and esteemed companion Villeroy Palmer. He died at the age of 86 years. In him was exemplified the truth of that trite saying "whatever is worth doing is worth doing well".
The rest of the obit is unreadable.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Willard Curtis Palmer
obit 11/6/1941, "Richfield Springs Mercury", Richfield Springs, NY
Willard Curtis Palmer, proprietor of the Palmer Hotel, and outstanding hotel man in the community, died at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown early Saturday morning, Nov 1 at age 55. The funeral was held at the hotel at 3 p.m. Monday with Daniel Welton, Richfield Springs, officiating. Interment in Lakeview Cemetery.
Mr Palmer was born in Herkimer County July 6, 1886, a son of Curtis & Nettie Andrus Palmer. On 2/27/1906 he married Jane Vrooman. Survivors include his widow and 1 brother, Stanley Palmer of Utica.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Dec 6, 1918 edition of "The Otsego Farmer" newspaper obit for Mrs William Palmer (nee Hannah VanBuren) - born 4/18/1842 Springfield, NY- died 11/28/1918 VanHornesville, Herkimer Co, NY
Mrs William Palmer, who died at the home of her daughter Mrs Dayton Armstrong (Katie) of VanHornesville. Besides her husband, two daughters, Mrs Fred Hart and Mrs Dayton Armstrong, one son Arthur Palmer of Otsego Co, one brother and two sisters survive."
Submitted by Judy Morgan

"The Freeman's Journal" newspaper Dec 31, 1924 edition
William Palmer
After some years of failing health William Palmer passed to his rest Friday morning, Dec. 26th. He was born near Schuyler Lake, Jan 1, 1841, and was left an orphan when very young together with one sister who was separated from him then and whom he has never seen since. When the Civil War broke out he enlisted, served his term and after he was mustered out of service returned to Springfield and married Miss Hannah VanBuren who has been dead for several years. Three children survive, Mrs Fred Hart, who has cared for his declining years, Mrs Dayton Armstrong of VanHornesville, and Arthur Palmer of Burlington. Another daughter, Mrs George Wright died before the mother. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, the Rev. T.G. Cook officiating and burial was made in our cemetery.
Submitted by Judy Morgan

William Henry Palmer - born 1/1/1841 near Schuyler Lake, Otsego Co, NY - died 12/26/1924 - buried Springfield Center Cemetery, Springfield Center, Otsego Co, NY
Text of obituary: "William Palmer, almost our last survivor of the Civil War, died last Friday night at 6 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Fred Hart. He was born January 1, 1841 near Schuyler Lake and after serving his term of enlistment in the Civil War returned to Springfield and married Miss Hannah Van Buren. She has been gone some years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Hart and Mrs. Dayton Armstrong and one son, Arthur Palmer. The funeral was held at the Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his pastor, the Rev. S.W. Cook officiating and burial made in the Springfield cemetary."
Submitted by Judy Morgan

Newport newspaper 7/3/1962 edition (born 10/23/1881 Springfield Center)
Arthur Parmer Dies, Newport Resident
Newport---Arthur O. Parmer, 80, a retired employee of the Borden Co. plant here, died in Schuyler Nursing Home, Frankfort, yesterday. He was born in Springfield, a son of William and Hannah VanBuren Parmer. In 1915, he married the former Hattie Laymon. She died in 1952.Mr Parmer was a member of the Newport Baptist Church.

Surviving are his daughter Mrs Gerald Nightengale, Ft Myers, Fla, three sons; Arthur and Floyd, both of Mohawk RD, and William, Las Vegas, New Mexico. Rev. John F. Madden, Poland Community Baptist Church pastor, will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday from the Autenrith Funeral Home, where friends may call from 7 to 9 tonight and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Burial will be in Newport Cemetery.
Submitted by Judy Morgan

Newport newspaper 4/10/1952 edition
Mrs Arthur Parmer, 52, Newport Resident, Dies
Newport---Mrs Arthur Parmer, 52, this village, died yesterday in Herkimer Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct 7, 1899, in Jordanville, a daughter of the late James and Emma Baldwin Laymon. Her marriage to Mr. Parmer took place on Dec 15, 1915. She has resided in this village for the past 14 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Besides her husband, she leaves three sons, Arthur, this village, William, Greenville, S.C., and Floyd, with the U.S. Army in Korea; five grandchildren; one sister, Mrs Harry Everson, Cold Brook, three brothers, Walter, Marvin and Albert Laymon, all of Cherry Valley. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday from the Autenrith Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Densmore, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Newport Cemetery.
Submitted by Judy Morgan

April 1909
The Otsego Farmer
Olive Clark Parshall
After many months of painful suffering, borne with patient fortitude, Olive, the wife of Adelbert Parshall, died at her home at Oneonta, Monday, about 12:30 A.M.
Mrs. Parshall was born in 1854, near Cooperstown, and about six years ago removed to Oneonta. Since her residence there, Mrs. Parshall had made many friends, all of whom admired her for her noble Christian character. She was a devoted member of the Free Baptist church and a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Thirza and Dora; two sons, Alphonso and Dutcher, of Oneonta. She also leaves her father, Caleb Clark, and sister, Veda Clark of Oneonta and six brothers and one sister, resideing at Burlington and Snowden. The bereaved family will have the sympathy of the entire community.
The funeral was held from her late home, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m.; interment in Lakewood Cemetery at Cooperstown.
Contributed by Michele Culletto

September 1938
The Otsego Farmer
Mrs. George Parslow
Mrs. Anna Parslow, aged seventy years, wife of George Parslow and a well known and highly respected resident of Westville, died at her home early Friday morning of last week after a long illness. She had been confined to her bed the greater part of the time since Labor day, 1936. During all this time she was given devoted care by her family and she will be greatly missed.
Mrs. Parslow was of a quiet unassuming nature, particularly devoted to her home and her garden. Many tributes have been spoken of her since her passing, two being especially applicable; “She was one of the sweetest women,” and What a good woman she was!”
Mrs. Parslow was born in Fultonham on January 11, 1868. She had resided at Westville about twenty years. She is survived by her husband and four sons, Floyd, of California, Nelson of Middleburg, Martin of this place and Perc of Oaksville; two daughters, Mrs. Henry Hetsch of Rockville Center, L.I., and Mrs. Harold Jewell of Schenectady; also four sisters, ten grand-children and one great-grandchild, Sonja, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Thorsland of Westville.
Private funeral services were held at her home Monday morning at 10 o’clock with the Rev. Wlater A. Miller, pastor of the Baptist church, officiating. The theme of the sermon was, “Not Dead, but Risen.” As a part of the service the Rev. Mr. Miller recited the words of two hymns, “In the Garden, “ and “Crossing the Bar.” There was a great profusion of beautiful flowers from relative and friends, the family, the community, Westville Baptist Ladies’ guild and the Rockville Center school.
Burial was made in Westville cemetery. The bearers were Harold Jewell, Nelson Parslow, Per Parslow, and Martin Parslow.
Contributed by Michele Culletto

Thursday, July 20, 1961
The Otsego Farmer
Mrs. Daniel Pashley
Mrs. Leta Pashley, aged 79, of Schenevus, died July 16, at the Johnann Nursing home in Worcester.
She was born November 19, 1881, in Chaseville, the daughter of Eli E. and Madore (Chase) Cornell. She was married to Philip Briggs on February 12, 1902. He died July 14, 1923. She was married to Daniel Pashley, September 29, 1939. He died April 14, 1959.
Surviving are her brother, Leslie Cornell of New York City and Elk Creek, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday from the Schenevus Methodist Church, with the Rev. Alton Parker of Boonville Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Schenevus Cemetery.
Contributed by Michele Culletto

Friday, September 24, 1948
The Otsego Farmer
Mrs. Nellie M. (Briggs) Penfield
After an illness of about two months, mrs. Nellie M. Penfield of Susquehanna avenue died on Tuesday, September 21, at the Mary Imogene Bassett hospital.
The daughter of Dewitt and Mary gano Briggs, she was born in Westville January 30, 1871. On June 15, 1897 she was married to William Penfield.
Mrs. Penfield had been a resident of Cooperstown for about 40 years. She was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. John Van Nort of New York; tow grandchildren, Richard and William Van Nort; and three sister, Mrs. Leona Evans, Mrs. Thurmond Palmer, and Mrs. Elizabeth Hueston, all of Oneonta.
Funeral Services will be conducted On Friday, September 24 by the Rev. Clarence Andres of the Methodist church at the Tillapaugh Funeral home. Interment will be in the Hartwick Seminary Cemetery.
Contributed by Michele Culletto

Donald Perkins
obit "Utica Observer", Wed, May 13, 1925, Utica, NY
Richfield Springs---May 13---Donald Perkins of Schuyler Lake, was killed yesterday when he was struck by an automobile driven by Melvin Martin, head sawyer in a nearby mill, as he started to cross the road from the farm of his son to the barn. Mr Perkins had waited for 2 cars to pass and did not see the Martin car, but stepped in front of it's path. Martin said both he and the victim were confused. He was knocked down and his skull fractured on the concrete highway. He was dead in minutes.
He is survived by his widow, and 2 sons, Lynn, principal of the school at Schuyler Lake, and Ralph, who operates the farm where his parents lived. The funeral will be tomorrow from the home.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Lynn Perkins
obit "Richfield Springs Mercury", Thursday, May 24, 1962
Mrs Lynn F. Perkins, 63, died Wednesday May 23 at Corinth Hospital following a long illness. Cecile H. Darby was born Oct 13, 1898 in Schuyler Lake, a daughter of Alonzo & Lillian Coleman Darby. She graduated from Schuyler Lake High School, and was a talented musician. On Sept 19, 1918 in Herkimer she married Lynn F. Perkins.
Surviving are her husband, 3 sons, Donald R. of Glen Falls, Norman D. of Hudson Falls, and Wayne L. of Lancaster, 1 daughter, Grace Frasier of Kingston, 1 sister Mrs Grace Williams, Sidney, and 10 grandchildren. The services will be held Saturnday at 10 am at the Presbyterian Church at Luzerne with Rev. Borden Adams officiating. Burial in Schuyler Lake Cemetery in the Darby plot.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Clare Persons
obit 2/5/1997 no name of newspaper
Clare Persons born March 21, 1911 in Decatur, NY
ALBANY-Miss Clare E. Persons, 85, of 553 Clinton Ave., formerly of 145 Jay St., died Monday at St. Peter's Hospice after a short illness.
Miss Persons was born in Decatur, Otsego County, New York. During the 1960's she was a doctor's receptionist. Subsequently, Miss Persons worked for the state Office of General Services for 13 years, retiring in 18 years, retiring in 1981.
Survivors include a sister, Vera M. Latta of Colonie; and a brother, Warren E. Persons of Albany. A service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Frederick Funeral Home, 16 Manning Square. Spring burial will be in Onesquethaw Cemetery, Clarksville. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, 235 Lark St., Albany, N.Y. 12210; or the Guardian Society, 553 Clinton Ave., Albany, N.Y. 12206.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

obit "Oneonta Daily Star", Aug 23, 1917
Charles Pitcher
This community was much startled last Sunday morning of the news of the very sudden death the night previous of Charles Pitcher of Maple Valley. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. He leaves a wife, the former Miss Allie Shelland, and an adopted daughter.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Harvey Potter
The Morris Chronicle, July 16, 1879. Vol. XIII, No.
23, Whole No. 643.
POTTER.- In New Lisbon, July 7th, Harvey D., son of E.
D. and Emmer A. Potter, in the 3d year of his age.
(page 3)

Friday, March 28, 1952
The Otsego Farmer
Mrs. Freeman Pratt
The death of Mrs. Bertha Jane Pratt, widow of Freeman Pratt, occurred Wednesday of this week at her home in Pierstown, she was 77, and had been in ill health for several months.
She was born in Westville on December 13, 1875, a daughter of George and Addie (Cornish) Chamberlain, and was married to Mr. Pratt on December 27, 1893, in Westville. They moved to Pierstown 11 years ago. Mr. Pratt died on August 10, 1950.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eldred J. Lamb of Pierstown, and Mrs. Lucy Roseboom of Westville; a son, Neil Pratt of Milford; two sisters, Mrs. Iva Weller of Oneonta and Mrs. Iona Barnard of Sherburne; two brothers, Rex Chamberlain of Oneonta and Webb Chamberlain of Milford; 25 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren
Contributed by Michele Culletto

From: The Oneonta Daily Star
DEATH OF AGED VETERAN
Daniel S. Pratt of Maryland Passes Away Monday Morning.
Maryland, Oct. 15.(1916)-- Monday morning October 16, occurred the death of Daniel S. Pratt of Maryland, aged 83 years. He was a son of Elihu and Polly Wright Pratt and the youngest of a family of nine children, four boys and five girls. He was born in the town of Milford Oct. 5, 1833. On July 4, 1855, he was married to Editha A. Tubbs, who survives him. This union was blessed with two daughters, Mrs. Frank Chamberlain of Maryland, and Mrs. H.O. Valentine of Saratoga Springs. These with ten grandchildren and a large circle of friends and neighbors mourn his death.
August 20, 1864, hearing the call and feeling the need, he volunteered his services to his country, and joined Company G, First regiment, New York volunteers, and served until July 3, 1865. He was a member of Brown post, G.A.R., no. 15. The immediate cause of death came from a fall Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, while in his home, resulting in a broken rib. Thursday pneumonia developed and death occurred the following Monday. A large circle of neighbors and friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved. The out-of-town friends who were in attendance at the funeral, held at his late residence Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by a former pastor, Rev. L.A. Dykeman, were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Pratt and Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Kenyon of Oneonta. Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Tubbs of Cooperstown. John Tubbs , Mr. and Mrs.Freeman Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Mortimer Camp of Westville. Burial at the family plot in the McKown cemetery, Maryland.
Contributed by: Raymond LeMay III

From The Oneonta Herald, Oct. 31, 1918
Mrs. E.F. Pratt.(Should Be E.A. Pratt)
Maryland, Oct.29.---
Mrs. E.F. Pratt Pratt died at the home of her daughter, Oct. 25. She was 81 years of age.
Contributed by: Raymond LeMay III

obit Saturday, 9/7/1907, "Utica Herald Dispatch", Utica, NY
Emily Chase Baldwin Pratt
Funeral for Mrs Emily Pratt was held at the Central Hotel in Sidney on Thursday morning and the body was taken to Westville for burial. She was born in Westville, Otsego Co. Mrs Pratt's home was in Merricksville and she is survived by one son, one sister, and three half-sisters.
Contributed by Judy Morgan

Friday, August 11, 1950
The Otsego Farmer
Freeman Pratt
Freeman Pratt, a resident of Pierstown for the last nine years, died early this morning in his home at Pierstwon, after an illness of about a month. He was 82 years-old.
Mr. Pratt was born in Middlefield on December 21, 1867 the son of John and Ellen (Ferris) Pratt. On December 27, 1893, he was married in Westville to Bertha J. Chamberlain of Westville. She survives.
Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Roseboom of Westville and Mrs. Eldred Lamb of Pierstown; one son, Neil Pratt of Milford; 23 grandchildren and several great-granchildren. One other son, George Pratt, the oldest, died in Syracuse on April 28, 1948. A grandson, PFC. Nelson Pratt of Syracuse, was killed in Germany in 1946 and brought back to this country in 1948 for burial.
Mr. and Mrs. Pratt came to Pierstown from Westville where they resided many years. Their 50th wedding anniversary was observed in 1943 at the Grange Hall in Pierstown, with about 100 persons present.
Mr. Pratt was a farmer and belonged to the Westville Baptist Church. He also was an honorary and Silver Star member of the Westville Grange No. 640.
Funeral services will be conducted at Ingalls Funeral Home in Cooperstown on Saturday at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Walter Miller, pastor of the Westville Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Pratt family plot in the Westville cemetery
Contributed by Michele Culletto

May 9, 1890
The Otsego Farmer
Thomas Pratt
Died
At Westville, April 22nd 1890, Thomas Pratt, aged 94 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Mr. Pratt had been a resident of Westville since he was 4 years old. He was a good mechanic, an obliging neighbor and a respected citizen. At the time of his death he was a member of the Westville Baptist church. Sermon by the pastor Rev. D.B. Grant, from the 116th Psalm, 7th verse. He was laid at rest beside his companion, Louisa Ann Pratt, who died Sept. 17th 1887, aged 88 years, 4 months and 8 days. [Buried at Westville Baptist Churchyard]
Contributed by Michele Culletto

April 1909
The Otsego Farmer
Mrs. Helen Winsor Preston
Died, at her home in Milford Centre on Wednesday afternoon of last week, after a brief illness, Helen Winsor Preston, wife of Charles D. Preston, aged thirty-three years. Her death has cast a gloom on the entire community. Mrs. Preston was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Winsor of Porttlandville. Besides her husband, she leaves three small children, the youngest about three years old, just when they need so much a mother’s care. She also leaves six sisters and three brothers to mourn her loss.
Mrs. Preston was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, Portlandsville, although, since her marriage to Mr. Preston, eight years ago, she, with her husband, has been an attendant at the church here and was at one time, president of the Ladies’ Aid society, and of which she was a member at the time of her death. The husband and other relatives of the deceased have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community.
The funeral was held on Saturday. The remains were taken to the church at 12:45 p.m., for the friends to view. The services were held at 1 o’clock; interment in the cemetery at Milford Centre.
Contributed by Michele Culletoo

David B. Pugh Takes Own Life Monday Afternoon [1938]
Had Been a Resident of New Berlin for Past Thirty-Seven Years
This community was shocked late Monday afternoon to learn of the death of Mr. David B. Pugh at his home on Whitmore Avenue in this village.
Mr. Pugh had received word by mail during the early afternoon that the compensation which he had been receiving on account of an ankle injury sustained while working at the Dairymen's League milk plant last spring, would be cut off. Brooding over this fact, it is believed that Mr. Pugh was a victim of temporary derangement and going into the barn at the rear of his house, he placed a rope over a beam and took his own life by hanging.
His body was discovered by Mr. Hugh Elliott, who occupies the Pugh residence, shortly after five o'clock when Mr. Elliott became alarmed at his absence and started out to find him. He had not been seen since shortly after 3 o'clock and it is believed that he took his life sometime between 4 and 5 p.m.
Dr. W. P. Elliott was called at once but life was extinct and the coroner, Dr. A. K. Benedict of Sherburne, was summoned.
Mr. David B. Pugh was born on February 27, 1869, at Boonville, N.Y., son of William and Elizabeth Lewis Pugh. He came to New Berlin thirty-seven years ago and was employed by the Borden Condensed Milk Company for many years. Since the